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    Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BuxWV 180Download View Lyrics
    Very spontaneously ornamented chorale treatment with amusing sequences near the end in the accompaniment. Registration: RH Chorale: Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Cornet 4 Sterck; LH Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Nasard 3' + Woodfluit 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4'. [3:39] (a=420 Hz) Midi file available. HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herzlich thut mich verlangen, BWV 727Download View Lyrics
    Chorale on Hoofwerk Trompette 8' with tremulant; LH Rugpositiv Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' with tremulant; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. Original tuning/temperament (Werckmeister I) [1:50] (a=420 Hz) Midi file available. HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BuxWV 183Download View Lyrics
    Chorale (RP Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Nasat 3' + Octaaf 2' + Sexquialter 2 sterck) as usual ends with an elaborate flourish. Other voices on HW Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' + Fluit 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. [2:32] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544Download
    A grand prelude with wonderful rhythmic drive, with marvelous interludes on the Rugpositiv, ending with some fine chromatic writing at the end. The fugue subject is a walking pattern which wends through many keys, with the aid of a counter subject, relieved by arpeggiated episodes. The walking slows near the end: the destination has been reached. [11:5] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Heron, Henry: Cornet VoluntaryDownload
    Two movements: [Slow] - Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' with Tremulant; and Allegro - RH HW Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Cornet 4 Sterck; LH Rugposief Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Nasard 3' + Woudfluit 2'; repeat RH HW Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' + Fluit 2' ; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Woudfluit 2'; Pedaal ad lib Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. [4:2] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665Download View Lyrics
    A chromatic and impassioned setting of this Communion hymn. In contrast to the gentle setting in BWV 666, Bach lets out all the stops describing the torments sufffered by Christ. [4:6] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Thorley, Thomas: Flute PieceDownload
    Two voices on two manuals showing two new stops (*). RH Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Flute 4'; LH Hoofdwerk *16 Bourdon + *Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' (all bas, disc) [1:7] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637Download View Lyrics
    One of the strangest chromatic treatments the Phantom Organist has ever conveyed, and yet it's just as Bach wrote it. The pedal skips in sevenths (depicting Adam's fall?) under the tortured chromatic changes, and it appears to change keys abruptly several times at the end (disorientation at being thrown out of Paradise?). Registration - Chorale HW Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. Repeat Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' + Fluit 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8'. Resume. Prelude: HW Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf2' + Mixtuur 2-4 sterck + Cimbel 4-6 sterck + Trompet 8'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8' + Bazuin 16' + Trombone 8'. Repeat on RP Holpijp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Nasaat 3' + Octaaf 2' + Dulziaan 8'; PD Hohlfluit 8' + Bazuin 16'. Repeat. [3:23] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Boehm, Georg: Christe, der du bist der helle TagDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale and 3 variations. Variation 1 is a trio; Variation 2 is sort of a fughetta, with multiple echo effects and actually contains another variation in 6/8 time; Variation 3 is another trio, but with the Chorale in the Pedal. [8:57] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Eb, Br II:28Download
    Two sections: Adagio (RH HW Prestant 8' + Fluit 4' + Cornet 4 Sterck; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Sesquialter 2 Sterck; Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4') and Non molto allegro ( RH HW Bourdon 8' + Fluit 4' + Vox Humana 8'; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Nasard 3'; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 4'), a charmingly ornamented lark. Parallel 3rds, 6ths and heavy ornamentation abound in both movements. [5:9] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Alle Menschen müssen sterben, BWV 1117Download View Lyrics
    From the Neumeister Chorale Collection. In three sections: The first is played on the Hauptwerk (Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'); the second is a virtuosic variation with rapid-fire thirty-second notes, also on the Hauptwerk but without the 16' and with the Mixtuur 2-4 Sterck for clarity; the third is a grand coda reinstating the 16' and adding the Cymbeln 4-6 Sterck and Trompete 8' to the Hauptwerk and utilizing the Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Prestant4' + Dulciaan 8' coupled to Pedaal Subbas 16' and Bazuin 16'. [2:2] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend', BWV 632Download View Lyrics
    Harmonized Chorale (Hoofdwerk Rohrfluit 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2') followed by a cheerful setting with pedal presenting the chorale in dimunition (HW Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 2-4 Sterck; Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Trombone 8'). [1:49] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736Download View Lyrics
    A funeral piece which celebrates life rather than deploring it. Unusual 24/16 meter, chorale in pedal. The tune is often used on Palm Sunday for the opening procession to the words "All Glory Laud and Honor." [4:29] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3